Panama’s economy is experiencing a positive recovery, with 92% of jobs being generated in the formal sector, according to Héctor Alexander, the Minister of Economy and Finance. From September 2020 to April 2022, the employed population increased by 214,672 people, representing a growth rate of 13.2%. Formal employment saw a significant rise of 196,738 people […]
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